Food, Parties, & Events
This year Florida Film Festival marks its 21st anniversary and its 6th year of celebrating special food-centric events. For some cinephiles with movie-packed schedules, the only way to fit in a meal is to grab a bite during a film at Enzian. Others attend every party, event, and dinner. However you balance your love of food and film – there’s something delicious for you.
Opening Night Party
Friday, April 13
8PM – MID
Film & Party $100
Party Only $85
Central Florida is teeming with culinary All-Stars. Enzian & the Florida Film Festival are proud to have some of these top quality local restaurants represented on-site for one delicious night of food, drink, and revelry.
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Taste and Presentation: The Digital Dish
Saturday, April 14
Time 11:30AM – 1:30PM
$10
This afternoon event is packed with flavor and intrigue. Listen to culinary authorities speak about exciting and current topics in the food world while savoring some tasty treats prepared by the Enzian kitchen.
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Saturday Evening Feast
Saturday, April 14
6:30PM
LUMA on Park
$125
This event is the main course of the Florida Film Festival’s celebration of food. So keep your eyes peeled and your palates prepped for upcoming details!
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Sunday Morning Brunches
Sunday, April 15 and Sunday, April 22
11AM–2PM
Eden Bar
A la Carte
On both Sundays of the festival, enjoy a delicious brunch of frittata, homemade biscuits and gravy, and other favorites. Meet new festival friends and reminisce with old ones while sipping on a mimosa in the tropical locale of Enzian’s Eden Bar. These brunches are just what the doctor ordered for the morning after (or before) a full day of film viewing!
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Olive Garden Italian Cinema Night
Monday, April 16
8:15–9:15PM
Eden Bar
Free and Open to the Public
This staple tasting night has become a beloved ritual for Festival attendees. Join us at Eden Bar for a tasting of Italian treats and delights courtesy of festival supporter Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. The tasting reception is preceded by Marriage Italian Style at 6:30PM inside the theater. Film tickets at $10 each. The tasting reception is complimentary.
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Whole Foods Market Tasting Night: Sweet n’ Savory Bites
Tuesday, April 17
7:30–9:30PM
Eden Bar
Free and Open to the Public
There is simply nothing better than cutting edge cinema and incredible food. On the Tuesday of the Festival, Whole Foods Market is pleased to offer Festival patrons a delicious sampling of their fine fare in an exciting between-film reception at Eden Bar. This complimentary tasting reception is certainly a “can’t-miss”!
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Wednesday Night Pitcher Show: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Wednesday, April 18
8 – 9:30PM
Eden Bar
FREE and Open to the Public
The Wednesday Night Pitcher Show has become a weekly staple for young cinephiles. Grab a lawn chair or a blanket and pull up a seat on the hill next to Eden Bar. The delectable food and drink specials with the ideal film will create the perfect pairing to savor with good friends.
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Awards Brunch
Saturday, April 21
10AM
Enzian
$20
The American Independent Competition program is a point of pride for the Florida Film Festival and for the filmmakers in attendance. Learn who will be deemed the best of the best for 2012. Come cheer for your favorites while enjoying a delicious brunch buffet.
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Revel 21
Saturday, April 21
8PM – MID
Eden Bar
FREE and Open to the Public
It’s once again time to celebrate another year of fine food & film at the Florida Film Festival. We’re finally 21, and you know what that means! Killer drink specials, great music, and of course – birthday cake. So head to Eden Bar and celebrate with new friends and old. This will certainly be a party to remember.
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